Veteran star Rajinikanth has announced his next project, his 170th film. Lyca Productions took to Twitter to announce that they will be bankrolling Thalaivar’s next movie, which TJ Gnanavel will direct. In a statement, it was confirmed that the movie will be a 2024 release. The project is currently dubbed ‘Thalaivar 170.’
“We are feeling honoured to announce our next association with Superstar @rajinikanth for#Thalaivar170. Directed by critically acclaimed @tjgnan. Music by the sensational “Rockstar”@anirudhofficial (sic),” the tweet read. The actor will reportedly be seen playing a Muslim police officer in the film, which will go on the floors soon.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth will soon complete shooting for his upcoming release ‘Jailer.’ The movie marks his maiden collaboration with director Nelson. A Twitter user recently posted a video where Rajinikanth’s car can be seen being mobbed by fans who’ve spotted him inside. Some even request him to step out if possible. As the car leaves the spot, Rajinikanth can be seen slightly rolling down his window to wave. In ‘Jailer,' Rajinikanth plays a prison jailer, and the film is predominantly shot inside a prison. It also stars Shivrajkumar, Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff in key roles apart from Tamannaah Bhatia and Ramya Krishnan.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth will also commence work on his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s film, ‘Laal Salaam.’ He will be seen in an extended cameo role in the movie.